Operations Manager Recovery Plant (m/f/d) 100%

We manufacture high-quality refining chemicals, intermediates, and exclusive active ingredients for the world's leading chemical and pharmaceutical industry. As a company with a production site in Dottikon in the canton of Aargau, we specialize in safety-critical reactions and position ourselves as a strategic development and production partner.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

The Recycling & Disposal department processes residues from our own chemical production as well as from external partners. In connection with the strategic expansion of production capacities, the existing special waste recovery plant (SAVA) is continuously modernized and additionally a new exhaust gas recovery plant (AVA) is put into operation.

For the management of our recovery plant (SAVA/AVA) – consisting of high-temperature furnace, steam generation, flue gas cleaning with DENOX catalyst, wastewater treatment, and tank storage – we are looking for a

Operations Manager Recovery Plant (m/f/d)

• Operational management of the recovery plant with responsibility for plant availability, personnel, organization, cost centers/budget, planning of revisions, and implementation of projects
• Co-design of capacity expansions: active project participation in the commissioning of the AVA and the interfaces with the SAVA, definition of parameters and goals to ensure availability and redundancy, organizational preparation for extended operation
• Commissioning and rolling integration of the extended capacities while maintaining operations
• Co-design of investment planning
• Setting goals for personnel development, operational optimization, efficiency improvement, continuous improvement
• Documentation of processes, work instructions, training materials

• Academic or higher technical or scientific education (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience as a manager of an industrial operation
• Operational experience in (special) waste recovery, recycling, and steam generation (e.g., incineration plants, KVA/MVA, district heating, power plants)
• Proven knowledge in operation and energy optimization of water/steam cycles in various steam boiler systems; training as a heating plant operator is an advantage
• Proven achievements in leadership and promotion of personnel
• Inspiring, motivating personality, responsible, assertive, solution-oriented, able to compromise
• Fluent in German (written and spoken)

• Challenging, dynamic, and performance-oriented company
• Flat hierarchies, open and direct working atmosphere, clear structures
• Individual development opportunities
• Work at the production site
• Company-owned staff restaurant with affordable menus
• Directly next to the train station and free parking spaces for employees

Do you dare to take on more than you can currently contribute? Are you looking for a strategically sustainable and long-term employer? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the apply button.

More information: www.dottikon.com